Surgical division
Maxillofacial surgery
Specialised care for conditions of the face, jaw and maxillofacial region.
About the specialty
Maxillofacial surgery deals with the bones of the face, the jaws, the jaw joints and the surrounding tissues, for reasons of injury, tumour, malformation or function.
After reviewing the file and the imaging, the surgeon proposes the appropriate treatment. Polycrabat Sevamed coordinates the referral, appointments, hospital stay and follow-up.
Main conditions treated
- Facial injuries and jaw fractures
- Cysts and tumours of the jaw
- Facial malformations
- Jaw joint disorders
- Impacted teeth requiring surgery
- After-effects of injury or disease
Types of procedures and techniques
The techniques used and their indication are decided by the doctor, case by case. As a general guide:
- Internal fixation of facial fractures
- Corrective jaw surgery
- Removal of cysts or tumours
- Reconstruction of facial structures
The patient pathway
- 01Pre-operative assessmentReview of the medical file, available tests and the patient’s clinical situation.
- 02Referral to the right surgeonChoice of the specialist and facility best suited to the medical situation.
- 03SurgeryThe procedure is performed when the indication is confirmed by the medical team.
- 04Hospital stay and monitoringHospital stay and monitoring provided by the facility’s teams.
- 05Post-operative follow-upCheck-up consultations and recommendations from the care team.
- 06Continuity with the referring doctorRelevant information is sent to the doctor in the home country.
A multidisciplinary approach
Maxillofacial surgeons, dental surgeons, ENT specialists, radiologists and anaesthetists work together. Reconstructive surgery or rehabilitation may complement the treatment.
See also
International patients
Polycrabat Sevamed supports patients coming from abroad: file review, referral to a specialist, scheduling appointments, hospitalisation, coordination of the medical stay and continuity with the doctor in the home country.
Second medical opinion
Have you already received a treatment proposal? You can send your medical file so that it can be referred to the expertise suited to your situation.
No automated diagnosis and no guaranteed timeframe: the file is reviewed by the medical team concerned.
The information on this page is general and does not replace a doctor’s advice. The indication for a test, treatment or procedure is decided by the doctor after reviewing the file and examining the patient. The image at the top of the page is an illustration: it does not show real patients, teams or premises.
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